Men of Bedford - Bedford, NS
N 44° 43.810 W 063° 39.711
20T E 447592 N 4953188
This is a monument dedicated in memory of the men of Bedford who gave their lives to specific wars.
Waymark Code: WMEJ5C
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/03/2012
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This monument is located in the Fish Hatchery Park in Bedford, Nova Scotia. It lists three specific wars:
- Great War of 1914-1919
- World War II - 1939-1945
- Korean Conflict - 1950-1953
The monument is built from stone, and laying on top of the monument is a beautiful lion.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): - Great War of 1914-1919
- World War II - 1939-1945
- Korean Conflict - 1950-1953
In Honor Of: To The Glorious Memory Of The Men Of Bedford
Marker Text: To The Glorious Memory Of The Men Of Bedford
Whose Deaths Helped Under God To Save Their Country In The Great War of 1914-1919.
Also located a few meters to the left of the monument are two War Department Public Land Survey Marks. These have been document on waymarking.com as WD#4 & WD#7 - Bedford, NS.
Who Put it Here?: Imperial Order Daughter of the Empire (I.O.D.E.)
Description of Memorial: The memorial is located in a little park called Fish Hatchery Park. It is a very nice spot to visit, rest and relax.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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